Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum is world renowned for its collection of artifacts representing world cultures and natural history
Toronto's recently expanded Royal Ontario Museum or ROM displays millions of artifacts in over 40 different galleries.
The original building opened in 1914 and has seen two major expansions. The most recent expansion and renovation project, a modern addition called the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal has provided a major increase in display spaces.
The ROM is the largest museum of natural history and world culture in Canada. It ranks 5th largest among all museums in North America. This fascinating museum houses many fascinating and notable galleries (forty in all) including a huge collection of dinosaurs from around the world, a textile gallery showing goods from eras throughout history, collections of art from around the globe and of course Canadian as well as European history.
For further information about the Royal Ontario Museum including admission charges visit see their official site linked below.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes.Royal Ontario Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Address: 100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6, Canada
Phone: (416) 586-8000
Official Website: Royal Ontario Museum
Royal Ontario Museum Reviews
Rated out of 5
So so cool! You need more than a day to see it all, especially with a toddler. I understand memberships now. We got to go for free with the TPL program. So grateful. My husband and I took our son and he loved it. So much to see and do. We went right at the end of March break so extra activities for the kiddos. Nice cafe in the basement or bring your own lunch. Only thing we paid for was food and coat heck, worth it bc it was warm day. So much fun! Oh and awesome playroom, my son loved all the toys. He didn’t want to leave.
Soraya Wilks - a month ago
My visit to the Royal Ontario Museum was an unforgettable experience, especially when exploring the Holocaust and Auschwitz exhibit. The exhibit featured original pieces that narrate one of the darkest pages in human history with profound sensitivity and respect. The exhibit evoked feelings of sorrow and astonishment, and made me reflect on the importance of empathy, tolerance, and collective memory. It was an experience that left a lasting impact on me. I recommend this exhibit to those who value history and reflection.
Maria del Carmen Vera Zambrano - a week ago
I absolutely loved the Auschwitz display and would have loved to have had more time to wander the museum itself. It was busy but well organized and a stunning building to just look at and take in. Just give yourself an entire day if you're like me and easily distracted and love to wander. Highly recommend!
Tara Klink - a week ago
Very beautiful museum, inside and out. I checked out the dinosaur fossils and the Nature In Brilliant Colour exhibit. Very, very cool place and lots of things to view. I didn't have enough time that day to explore the entire museum but from what I have seen, it is absolutely great to explore and learn for a few hours. I will definitely stop by here in the future when I visit Toronto again!
Victor C - a month ago
Absolutely incredible experience! The exhibits are beautifully curated and there’s something for everyone — from ancient history to natural science. The building itself is stunning, and the layout makes it easy to explore. We spent hours here and still didn’t see everything. A must-visit when you're in Toronto!
Kryspin Drozdek - 3 weeks ago
Directions
| TTC Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bloor-Danforth | St. George Station | 4 Minutes |
| Yonge-University-Spadina | Museum | 4 Minutes |
How to get to Royal Ontario Museum by TTC Subway
From St. George Station walk south on Bedford and go left (east on Bloor Street W to )the main entrance in the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal.
From Museum Station exits onto Queens Park right in front of the Royal Ontario Museum; walk north to Bloor Street and go left to the main entrance.
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